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Rising energy costs means energy efficient home designs remains a hot topic with home buyers. If you're building a new home you can focus on an energy efficient design from the get-go. And with changes to the National Construction Code pending, we can expect mandatory requirements for all new homes to be built to a seven star energy rating from next year. But what are the …
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Wait, what? It is the buyer who needs a building inspection, isn’t it? Yes, that is correct. All buyers should have any property that they intend to buy inspected by a licensed building inspector so they know exactly what condition the home is in. But sellers (vendors), are discovering the benefits of getting their own building inspection before putting their property on the market. In …
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The prospect of selling or buying a house during the cold and wet winter months doesn't tend to have us leaping off the couch with anticipation. But in actual fact winter can be a great time for vendors and buyers to be successful in the property market. If you're selling during winter you're more likely to have serious buyers at your open inspections and less of the local sticky-beakers. Also, …
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Whether your home needs a face lift or you are considering a refresh to sell it, there are little upgrades you can make that don't cost an arm and a leg. Don't underestimate the power of small fix-ups like a fresh coat of paint, upgrading door handles, tapware, lighting fixtures or even simply moving your furniture around for better feng shui. Doing minor cosmetic repairs is an ideal step to …
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It's a hot topic - underquoting. Many of you will relate. You've attended an auction hoping to buy your dream home, only to have your dreams dashed because a property sold well above the advertised price. You may know that feeling of disappointment well. Not to mention costing you money to get contracts checked and inspections done. Week after week, auction after auction, this can …
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Open for inspections are a great opportunity for homebuyers to check the condition of the property they are looking to buy. In order to make a sound buying decision, buyers and investors should either visit the home themselves, or appoint a trusted professional (such as a buyers advocate) to do so on their behalf. When onsite, take notes to keep track of the home, what impresses you …
Investing in real estate can be a minefield for the uninitiated. It requires thorough research, groundwork and proper due diligence. Over the last 15 years, I have been developing a step by step guide for like-minded property enthusiasts like me, to learn how to invest in real estate. This program, Get Started In Property, steps you through all the processes needed, to take someone from not …
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This week the Victorian Government announced it's State budget and it is bad news for both property investors and renters alike. After locking people in their homes for months on end and amassing a multi-billion dollar lockdown debt in the process, the Victorian government now expects rental providers aka landlords to foot the bill for a debt hole dug solely thanks to mismanagement by this …
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The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) has today criticised the land tax increases announced in the State Budget, saying they will only worsen the current rental crisis facing Victorians. Quentin Kilian, CEO, REIV, said the decision is a backward step that fails to address the shortage of affordable rental housing that’s impacting Victorian renters. “This is a tax on families – not the …
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As a Buyer's and Seller's Advocate who's helped many people to buy and sell property over the years, I've been asked a lot of questions about how it all works. If you're looking to buy your first home, searching for your next one, or planning to sell your home, you might be feeling that uneasiness that comes from not knowing what you don't know. Take a moment to relax. It's not as …
